Special Report on Climate Change and Land (IPCC)

The IPCC approved and accepted Climate Change and Land: an IPCC special report on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems at its 50th Session held on 2 – 7 August 2019. The approved Summary for Policymakers (SPM) was presented at a press conference on 8 August 2019.

There are several references to the Mediterranean region in this report, in particular on the projected increase in the frequency and intensity of droughts.

“Land is a Critical Resource” IPCC report says (continue reading).

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MAR2 chapters and authors

The Second Mediterranean Assessment Report (MAR2) aims to provide an updated overview of the scientific knowledge on climate and environmental challenges, tailored to the Mediterranean’s